2026 Genesis GV70 Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
Understanding your 2026 Genesis GV70’s warning lights and indicators is important for safe driving. These lights alert you to issues with your car, from engine problems to tire pressure. Learn what each symbol means and how to respond.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the “Seat Belt Warning Light” section in chapter 3.
Airbag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3-6 seconds and then goes off.
- When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
If the Airbag warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3 seconds and then goes off once the parking brake is released.
- Whenever the parking brake is applied.
- Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required. For more information, refer to the “Brake Fluid” section in chapter 9. After adding brake fluid, check all brake components for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or if the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with the dual-diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fails.
With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle does not stop in as short a distance if only a portion of the brake system is working.
If you experience a malfunction with the braking system while driving, attempt to slow your vehicle by coasting or by using engine braking. You may be able to reduce your vehicle speed by manually downshifting to a lower gear. Use the paddle shifters to shift to a lower gear.
WARNING
If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
The hydraulic braking system still operates even if there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If the ABS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning and Parking Brake warning lights are on simultaneously, it may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
WARNING
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the braking system will does not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
Avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the Motor Driven Power Steering.
If the MDPS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Charging system warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure warning light
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.
Information
When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.
However, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.
NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated, severe damage could occur.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” may cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If the MIL warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
CAUTION
- Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system that may affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
- If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, catalytic converter damage is possible that may result in loss of engine power.
- If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will illuminate.
Master warning light
If a malfunction is detected in any of the following:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
- LED headlight malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
- Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) malfunction
If the issue is resolved, the Master warning light turns off.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.
If the EPB warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that ESC is not working properly. This does not indicate malfunction of EPB.
Low tire pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When one or more tires are significantly underinflated. (The location of the under-inflated tire appears on the cluster display.)
For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.
This warning light remains ON after blinking for about 60 seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON and OFF at 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.
WARNING
Safe Stopping
- The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
- If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.
Forward Safety warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when the Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light blinks:
- Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
For more information, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.
Emergency steering warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the yellow warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Continuously Yellow: When Forward/Side Safety is deselected or Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
- Blinking Red: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating.
If the yellow warning light is still on even after removing foreign material from the front of the sensors after Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.
Lane Safety indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
- Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
- Yellow: When Lane Safety is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.
Inattentive Driving warning light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
- Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.
For more information, refer to the “Driver Attention Warning (DAW)” section in chapter 7.
Forward Attention Warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Red: When Forward Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
If the red warning light remains on after the in-cabin camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light blinks:
- Red: When Forward Attention Warning warns the driver to keep eyes on the road.
For more information, refer to the “Forward Attention Warning (FAW)” section in chapter 7.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)” section in chapter 7.
Lane Following Assist indicator light
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating.
- Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
This indicator light blinks:
- White: When the steering wheel assist is cancelled.
For more information, refer to the “Lane Following Assist (LFA)” section in chapter 7.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Whenever a malfunction with the AWD system is detected.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “All Wheel Drive (AWD)” section in chapter 6.
LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight.
If the LED headlight warning light remains illuminated while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
NOTICE
Driving with the LED headlight warning light on or blinking may reduce LED headlight life.
Icy road warning light
To warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the outside temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below 4 °C (40 °F), a single chime sounds, both the outside temperature gauge and Icy Road Warning indicator blink several times and then illuminates.
You can activate or deactivate the Icy Road Warning function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:
- Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Icy Road Warning
Information
- If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turning.
- The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.
Immobilizer indicator light
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in the vehicle and the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
AUTO STOP indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- White: When the ISG system is in the standby mode.
- Green: When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
- Yellow: When there is a problem with the ISG system. Contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Idle Stop and Go (ISG)” section in chapter 6.
Information
When the ISG system automatically starts the engine, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds because of a low battery voltage but not a system malfunction.
Door open indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When any door or liftgate is left open.
WARNING
Before driving the vehicle, confirm the door and liftgate are fully closed.
NOTICE
The 12 V battery may discharge if you leave the vehicle with the Door Open indicator light illuminated.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal lever.
If any of the following occur, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system.
- The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink.
- The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly.
- The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all.
If any of these conditions occur, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
High beam indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the headlamps are on and the turn signal lever is moved to the high beam position.
- When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Low beam indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlamps are on.
Light ON indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the position lights or headlights are on.
High Beam Assist indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
- White: When High Beam Assist is ready to operate.
- Green: When High Beam Assist is operating.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist switches the high beam to low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to the “High Beam Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is operating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with Downhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Downhill Brake Control (DBC)” section in chapter 6.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- White: When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
- Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.
- Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with the Auto Hold is detected.
If the AUTO HOLD indicator light remains yellow while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Auto Hold” section in chapter 6.
Speed Limiter indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the speed limiter is enabled.
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